Description: Much work has been done on port governance yet little has addressed intermodal terminal governance, despite the clear similarities. This book fills that gap by establishing a governance framework for situating analysis of intermodal terminals throughout their life cycle. It has three functions: first, as a textbook on the planning and operation of
Review Quotes: 'What makes this book unique is its focus on the entire life cycle of intermodal freight terminals that incorporates all aspects of terminal development. The book combines both public and private actors' perspectives and issues of governance throughout the intermodal terminal life cycle. A must read for everyone working in this domain!' Cathy Macharis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium 'By taking an approach that explicitly addresses the different phases of terminal development the book provides important new insights. Monios and Bergqvist develop a life cycle framework and illustrate how this can be applied to reduce conflicts and misunderstanding in terminal development and operations. This is a key contribution and should be of essential reading for anyone concerned with intermodal transport.' Michael Browne, University of Westminster, UK